Gov. Gavin Newsom would like you to know that he's absolutely outraged at an anti-Semitic act of terror in Michigan, although don't expect him to apologize for his anti-Semitic dog-whistles. On Wednesday afternoon, a Lebanese-born man rammed his car into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan -- one of the...

When shopping for new riding gear, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of reviews and technical details about all the features and benefits of various helmets, jackets, pants, and boots. Being able to comfortably and confidently work the hand controls on a motorcycle is essential, so gloves should be considered just as seriously as any other piece of riding gear.  My latest pair of gloves are the Pando Moto Onyx 02. They’re constructed of 0.8mm goatskin leather that’s fully perforated, allowing some airflow to keep hands cool. The material feels soft, comfortable, and flexible. The stretch fabric inserts between the fingers and at the cuff are an important part of the gloves’ comfort, making them easy to slide into and out of and allowing fingers to move freely.  For as comfortable as the gloves are to wear, they also pack a lot of protection. They’re CE certified at Level 1 and include flexible TPU knuckle guards under the leather. Each finger gets two TPU guards with padding, with a break between the two at the knuckle to allow flexibility. The PU slider on the palm, right where you’d contact the ground when reaching your hand out to brace yourself, doesn’t detract from the gloves’ comfortable feeling. The palm also gets some extra padding.  These gloves are great for riding in warm weather due to their perforation and short cuff. I generally prefer a short cuff so I don’t have to spend time layering the cuff over or under my sleeve, and the Onyx’s cuff is slim enough to allow it to easily slip into my sleeve without bunching or snagging. The simple hook-and-loop strap closure is easy to grasp with gloved hands.  The gloves also feature touchscreen-compatible conductive faux leather patches at the fingertips of the index finger and thumb, and they work really well. My thumb is a little short, so there’s too much unused fabric at the tip for me to use my thumb with a touchscreen, but the tip of my index finger can easily swipe through my phone without accidental touches. Touchscreen compatibility is not something I need very often, but if your bike has a touchscreen display or you mount your phone to your handlebar for navigation, the convenience of not having to pull off your glove to use the screen is refreshing.  Read all of Rider’s apparel reviews here These gloves check all the boxes for me. They’re comfortable, they don’t hinder my hand movement or control at all, and they offer good protection and decent airflow. The Pando Moto Onyx Black 02 motorcycle gloves are available in black or brown in sizes XS-2XL for $123. Shop for Pando Moto Onyx 02 Motorcycle Gloves The post Pando Moto Onyx 02 Leather Motorcycle Gloves Review  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Last fall, I dipped my toe into the Pando Moto pond by testing a pair of its Mila Cargo Motorcycle Jeans, which exceeded my expectations and have become a favorite. The brand has recently released its first motorcycle footwear, the Pando Moto Apex Motorcycle Sneakers, and I ordered a pair.  The Apex sneakers are all black with a lightning-bolt-shaped piece of leather on the outer side, the Pando Moto logo in leather on the inner side, high ankles, and an attractive lacing pattern. Their casual-wear appearance nicely complements the style of my Pando Moto cargo jeans beautifully. They’re made of 1.8mm-thick dual-combination full-grain and nubuck leather, and the leather is perforated to provide airflow.  Leather is well-regarded for its abrasion resistance, and the Apex Sneakers have some extra protection as well. They include D3O ankle protectors, vulcanized rubber soles, and reinforced toe cap and heel counters. The thick foam in the inner lining also helps hold the foot in place in the event of a crash. The Apex Sneakers are rated at CE Level 1 across four testing categories: height, abrasion resistance, impact cut resistance, and transverse rigidity.  Out of the box, the shoes felt well-made and durable, and they looked exactly as advertised. The lace pattern looks great but is time-consuming to loosen, with the lace weaving into and out of 18 holes. The pair I ordered fit perfectly, but I had to loosen up the lace nearly all the way down to squeeze my foot in. Once I got my foot in them, I found that the squeeze was a trade-off I could live with, as the shoes felt secure and comfortable. Over the course of a handful of riding days, the leather began breaking in, making it easier to get my foot inside them but still requiring more effort than other motorcycle shoes I’ve tested.  While the shoes are stiff, they’re well-padded on the inside, and I haven’t noticed any sore spots on my feet, ankles, or lower legs while wearing them. As a short rider, I also appreciate that they raise my foot about 1.5 inches off the ground, giving me a little extra height that’s helpful when riding bikes with taller seat heights. The tread feels grippy and provides sure footing – another must-have when reaching for the ground.  Although I need to factor in a little extra time to unlace these shoes to get them on, I’ve enjoyed wearing them thanks to their quality construction, comfort, and secure feeling and fit. I mostly wear them with my Pando Moto cargo jeans, but they look great with other motorcycle jeans and pants as well.  Read all of Rider’s apparel reviews here Made in Portugal, the Pando Moto Apex Sneakers are unisex and available in black in European sizes 37-46 for $275.  Shop for Pando Moto Apex Motorcycle Sneakers The post Pando Moto Apex Motorcycle Sneakers Review  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

U.S. Central Command said all six crew members on the refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are deceased. “Rescue Efforts” Ongoing After U.S. Refueling Aircraft Goes Down, U.S. Central Command Says "All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased. The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during Operation Epic Fury," U.S. Central Command said. "The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. The identities of the service members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified," it added. All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased TAMPA, Fla. – All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased. The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during… — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2026 NBC News has more: As is standard protocol in military deaths, the identities of those killed are being withheld until 24 hours after their families have been informed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the crew of the refueling plane as "American heroes." "War is hell. War is chaos. And as we saw yesterday with the tragic crash of our KC-135 tanker, bad things can happen," he told a Pentagon news briefing Friday. "We will greet those heroes at Dover and their sacrifice will only recommit us to the resolve of this mission," Hegseth said. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, speaking alongside Hegseth, said: "Our service members make an incredible sacrifice to go forward and do the things that the nation asks of them. It’s a reminder of the true cost of the dedication and commitment of the joint force." "At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. The identities of the service members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified," U.S. Central Command said in a prior post on Friday. Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The… — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2026 The crash raises the total number of deceased U.S. service members in Operation Epic Fury to 13. BREAKING: All 6 US crew members on refueling tanker that crashed after mid-air collision with other aircraft are confirmed dead, bringing total US killed in action to 13 during Operation Epic Fury pic.twitter.com/2hiJQbhdX8 — Fox News (@FoxNews) March 13, 2026 NPR shared further: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes have hit more than 15,000 targets and injured the new Iranian supreme leader. President Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the U.S. is "totally destroying" Iran's regime, militarily and economically. Late Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had weakened Iran's rulers, but it may not be enough to topple them — the Iranian people would have to do that. Iranian and Lebanese health officials and Israeli authorities reported more than 1,300 people killed in Iran, 773 people in Lebanon and 12 civilians in Israel, as well as two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon. Wednesday's aircraft crash over Iraq brings the U.S. military death toll to 13, seven of whom were killed in combat. Eight U.S. service members are severely injured, according to the Pentagon. The humanitarian toll also deepened as the total number of people displaced by the fighting in Iran and Lebanon reached into the millions.

The U.S. is sending three Navy amphibious ships and over 2,000 Marines to the Middle East, ABC News reports. The deployment does not automatically mean that troops will be deployed on the ground in Iran. NEW: A Marine expeditionary unit with 2,200 Marines aboard three U.S. Navy amphibious ships is being ordered to the Middle East, according to two U.S. officials. https://t.co/lUw15upy1J — ABC News (@ABC) March 13, 2026 ABC News has more: A Marine expeditionary unit with 2,200 Marines aboard three U.S. Navy amphibious ships is being ordered to the Middle East, according to two U.S. officials. The 31st MEU is permanently deployed to Japan and operates in the INDO-PACOM region, but it is now being ordered to head to the Middle East. Its deployment does not mean that the unit is going to be used as a ground force for use in Iran, but it offers land, amphibious and aviation assets that can be available to military commanders if needed. This particular MEU also includes a squadron of F-35 fighter jets and a squadron of MV-22 tilt rotor Osprey aircraft. “We are totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran, militarily, economically, and otherwise, yet, if you read the Failing New York Times, you would incorrectly think that we are not winning. Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time – Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them,” he added. According to Axios, Trump told G7 leaders in a meeting earlier this week that Iran is “about to surrender.” Scoop: Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender" https://t.co/t47w2aTZyE — Axios (@axios) March 13, 2026 Axios noted: 24 hours later, Iran’s new supreme leader issued his first public statement vowing to keep fighting. Trump is as confident about the war’s outcome in private as he is in public. But his assessment is colliding with a more complex reality on the ground. The Iranian regime has shown no signs of imminent surrender or collapse — and on Day 14 of the war, is moving to gain more leverage by choking off the Strait of Hormuz. Trump boasted about the results of Operation Epic Fury on the G7 call Wednesday morning, telling allies, “I got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all.” While claiming Iran was about to surrender, he also suggested there were no officials left alive in Tehran with the power to make that decision. “Nobody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender,” Trump said, according to two officials briefed on the call. Watch additional coverage below:

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